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Ozlem Yucel had her sights set on the legal profession for as long as she can remember. “I was raised to recognize and tackle the injustices that I see in the world. It was ingrained in me as a kid,” says Yucel, the Program Chair of OsgoodePD’s brand new course, The Duty… Click to Continue Reading.
Program Chair SpotlightDuty to accommodate course a ‘full circle moment’ for Program Chair and Osgoode alum Ozlem Yucel
Outstanding technique and flawless process design will only get you so far in mediation. To get an agreement over the line in some of the most complex disputes, mediators must often call on a special set of skills, according to Patricia McMahon. “These are some of the more intangible qualities… Click to Continue Reading.
Program SpotlightMediation Forum 2026 explores the ‘magical moments’ that drive successful outcomes
Osgoode Professional Development has been named a winner in the Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice 2026 awards, reaffirming its leadership in labor relations training and professional legal education across Canada. Voted by HR professionals, executives, and industry practitioners, the Readers’ Choice awards highlight organizations that consistently deliver value in an… Click to Continue Reading.
Before immigrating to Canada, Oksana Nasadiuk had earned her law degree in Ukraine. Determined to continue her work as a lawyer, she began exploring her options – her search led her to Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law. Relocating from Vancouver to Toronto to pursue the program marked a… Click to Continue Reading.
Professor Mary Condon brings decades of experience in securities regulation, academic research, and public service to her role as Program Director of Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Securities Law. A long-standing member of the Osgoode faculty and former Vice-Chair of the Ontario Securities Commission, her work sits at the intersection of… Click to Continue Reading.
On June 3, 2026, Osgoode’s Internationally Trained Lawyers Day (OITLD) brought together internationally trained lawyers, licensing candidates, mentors, and legal professionals for a day focused on navigating accreditation, building professional connections, and launching legal careers in Canada. Designed to support internationally trained lawyers as they navigate the Canadian legal landscape,… Click to Continue Reading.